Tag: local currency
Benefits of investing internationally and expert wealth management
In a world that's becoming increasingly interconnected, investing beyond the borders of your home country is not just an option, it’s a valuable and prudent strategy for anyone seeking to enhance their wealth. Thanks to advancements in technology, international investments are now more accessible than ever, allowing individuals to build and manage global portfolios from anywhere in the world.
The effects of the war on South African and global economies
The prolonged Russia-Ukraine war is ushering in a new era of volatility and possible recession for South Africa and the world. When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his maiden budget speech in February 2022, little did he know that Russia would invade Ukraine the very next day, immediately changing both the world and South Africa’s economic outlook for 2022 and beyond.
Could a Russian default trigger an EM crisis?
Russia is inching towards a debt default. We look at which emerging markets might be most at risk of contagion and whether investors should be concerned. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to have a devastating human impact.
Red flags that signal a country’s pending fiscal doom
Lebanon is facing a financial meltdown so severe that the World Bank has branded it as one of the worst since the mid-19th century. The country is fast spiralling into a dangerous situation of state failure, marked by violent riots, escalating blackouts and spiking fuel price increases.
Time to evaluate our positions in the past, present and future
September is Heritage Month in South Africa. As a diverse but also divided society, building a shared view of our heritage is very much a work in process. Nonetheless, all South Africans have an interest in sharing in a more prosperous economy with more jobs and less poverty.
